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Job Description Job Description JOB SUMMARY The Prep Cook/ Sushi Helper supports our sushi chefs by preparing ingredients, maintaining a clean and organized work area, and assisting in the creation of high-quality sushi dishes. The ideal candidate is passionate about food, works well in a fast-paced environment, and is eager to learn the art of sushi preparation. He/she is also responsible for ensuring the cleanliness, sanitation, and safety in the kitchen and work areas while minimizing waste and maximizing cost/production ratio. JOB REQUIREMENTS To include but not limited to: Prepare and portion ingredients such as fish, vegetables, and rice according to recipes and chef instructions. Assist sushi chefs with rolling sushi, cutting fish, and assembling dishes as needed. Maintain cleanliness and organization of workstations, tools, and kitchen equipment. Providing and maintaining high-quality standards and procedures in preparing and serving all food. Maintaining solid knowledge of all food products and being able to skillfully apply culinary techniques. Responsible for preparation of all aspects of restaurant foods, hot and cold; including banquets and special events. Ensuring that all food quality meets specifications and guarantees. Maintaining a solid knowledge, understanding, and preparation of base sauces, stocks, and soups. Regularly restock all kitchen supplies and food items required for service. Properly labeling and dating all products to ensure safekeeping and sanitation. Maintains cooling logs using a 6-hour cooling process. Keeping the kitchen, a clean, safe, and sanitary environment in which to work; making sure all kitchen sanitation standards are met. Assisting the Chefs in all health, safety, and sanitation procedures. Assisting in lowering all food costs and waste. Ensuring all products are rotating on a first-in, first-out philosophy. Ensuring all requisitions are processed properly and placed in the designated area. Assisting as needed in execution of service. Maintains a solid menu knowledge and attention to detail with plate presentation. Maintaining a high level of professionalism. Working as a team, assisting all guests’ and employees’ needs and inquiries. Effectively communicating with management, chefs, and service staff to fulfill and address any issues or needs requested by guests and or other employees. Following all procedures and policies set forth by the company, division, and department. Following all health and safety regulations. QUALIFICATIONS: (Include equipment knowledge/use) ~2 Years minimum experience in a similar position preferred. ~ Previous kitchen or food prep experience preferred; sushi experience a plus. ~ Basic comprehension of English oral and written language ~ Ability to read and measure recipes. ~ Able to apply basic knife skills required for preparation. ~ Knowledge of weights and measures. ~ Exhibits a basic knowledge, understanding, and application of various cooking techniques. ~ Basic knowledge of cooking utensils and equipment, pots, pans, dishware, silverware, glassware, food slicing machine, knives, oven, grill/stove burners, microwave appliances, brazier, steam kettles. ~ Experience with the interior of hotels, in restaurants and kitchen areas, with exposure to humidity, steam, and extreme temperatures. ~ Exposure to hazardous cleaning chemicals. ~ Ability to lift to 50 pounds. ~ Ability to maintain a clean and organized work environment. ~ Knowledge of health, safety, and sanitation rules and regulations.

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